Megan Winkler Megan Winkler

7 Common Yet Costly Mistakes New Business Owners Make

It may sound easy, but every new business owner can attest to the fact that starting a business is anything but easy. Building a successful business is a roller-coaster, as it takes time, hard work, and commitment to bring your idea to fruition. On top of that, it is crucial to be aware of common mistakes that can negatively impact your business and block your path to success.

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Megan Winkler Megan Winkler

“Leadership” Isn’t What You Think

I think one of my least favorite words in business is “leadership.” It’s misused by overly ambitious people, bad bosses, and senior management who really aren’t in touch with their people. Contrary to its popular usage, leadership doesn’t have anything to do with your status or rank in an organization – or life. You can display leadership in small communities, within your home, online when speaking to your audience, or just when interacting with others. Let’s dig in a little more here.

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Megan Winkler Megan Winkler

Creating a Conscious Business

Being open to new ideas, welcoming new perspectives, and listening to people who have different backgrounds than we do (in every way “background” can be defined) helps us to keep up with the change in the world around us. It helps us to evolve consciously, rather than just change with whatever tide happens to come along and push our little boat in a direction.

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Megan Winkler Megan Winkler

How To Manage Stress As A Business Owner

This year has definitely had its ups and downs. I mean, it’s 2020 after all, so some “downs” are to be expected. One of the big “ups” of the year for me, though, has been the growth of my business. I have been THRIVING in my biz, but the stress levels have certainly gone up over the past 8 months or so. So here’s what’s working for me when it comes to managing stress.

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Megan Winkler Megan Winkler

The Big Dog Walks Away

I was on a walk with my dog, Pluto, when we came upon another owner and their dog. This wasn't the little Yorkie who lives around the corner and may as well be a squirrel on a string for him to hunt (he's not aggressive and probably would have NO idea what to do with a Yorkie OR a squirrel). This was another dog altogether. I think he was a Schnauser. Well, little guy went nuts when he saw Pluto.

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